Magaldrate (INN) is a common antacid drug that is used for the treatment of duodenal and gastric ulcers, esophagitis from gastroesophageal reflux.
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| MedlinePlus | a682683 |
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| Routes of administration | Oral |
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| Bioavailability | Negligible |
| Metabolism | Nil |
| Excretion | Fecal and renal |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.115.465 |
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| Formula | AlMg2(OH)7·H2O |
| Molar mass | 212.66 g/mol |
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Development
editMagaldrat was first synthesized by the German chemist Gunther Hallmann and patented on February 2, 1960, by Byk Gulden Lomberg Chemische Fabrik (Germany).[1] In 1983, the active substance was registered as the original drug Riopan.[2]
Available forms
editMagaldrate is available in the form of oral suspension or tablets.
Pharmacology
editMagaldrate is a hydroxymagnesium aluminate complex that is converted rapidly by gastric acid into Mg(OH)2 and Al(OH)3, which are absorbed poorly and thus provide a sustained antacid effect.[3]
Interactions and adverse reactions
editMagaldrate may negatively influence drugs like tetracyclines, benzodiazepines, and indomethacin. High doses or prolonged usage may lead to an increment of defecation and a reduction in feces consistence. In some cases it can alter the functionality of the gastrointestinal tract, occasionally provoking constipation or diarrhea.
References
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- ^ US patent 2923660, Hallmann G, "Process for the preparation of magnesium aluminate hydrate, and therapeutic agents so produced", issued 1960-02-02, assigned to Byk Gulden Lomberg Chem. Fab.
- ^ Fachinfo Riopan Magen Tabletten, Stand Dezember 2014.
- ^ Laurence BL. Goodman & Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 12th ed.
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